New York State Workshops Continuing Education

This 15 minute addendum course is only available to those who completed their original Child Abuse Prevention Workshop with Education Workers Group aka Workshops Express.

The purpose of this addendum is to instruct you regarding the amendment to Section 413 of the Social Services Law which requires the mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework to include the addition of guidance on identifying an abused or maltreated child when such child is an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability. 

In the realm of child welfare and protection, there are pivotal moments where a decision can significantly impact a child's life trajectory. Making a call to the State Central Register (SCR) is one such decision.

New York State Education Law requires certain individuals applying for licensure to have completed the two hours of coursework in the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment.

The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) was signed into law in September of 2010. The goal of the act is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. In order to achieve this goal, the act requires all school personnel to complete six clock hours of coursework or training in anti-bullying prevention techniques.

All dentists, dental hygienists, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants must complete this workshop every four years according to Section 6505-b of the Education Law. You must attest to having completed this requirement to the State Education Department on your first licensure/registration application and at every subsequent registration.

Every dentist, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, podiatrist, optometrist, athletic trainer, and dental hygienist practicing in the state shall, on or before July first, nineteen hundred ninety-four and every four years thereafter, complete course work or training appropriate to the professional’s practice approved by the department regarding infection control, which shall include sepsis, and barrier precautions, including engineering and work practice controls, in accordance with regulatory standards promulgated by the department, in consultation with the department of health, which shall be consistent, as far as appropriate, with such standards adopted by the department of health pursuant to Public Health Law Section 239 (Course work or training in infection control practices) to prevent the transmission of HIV, HBV, HCV and infections that could lead to sepsis in the course of professional practice. 

Source: Section 239- New York State Public Health Law - Course Work or Training in Infection Control Practices
https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/public_health_law/section/239/
(revised 2018, updated Dec. 26, 2025).

Source: Section 6505-B- New York State Public Health Law- Course Work or Training in Infection Control Practices
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EDN/6505-B 
(revised 2018, updated Dec. 26, 2025).

Learning Objectives:
The seven required elements are defined by the infection‑control standards jointly established by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to meet the mandates of Education Law section 6505‑b and Public Health Law section 239. These standards outline the essential knowledge every covered healthcare professional must demonstrate.

This curriculum is organized into seven core elements 

1. Infection Control Practices & Compliance

2. Modes & Mechanisms of Disease Transmission 

3. Engineering Controls & Work Practice Controls

4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

5. Environmental & Occupational Health Considerations

6. Prevention of Bloodborne Pathogens (HIV, HBV, HCV)

7. Infection Prevention & Awareness Related to Sepsis & Emerging Pathogens

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 
At the conclusion of the training, the learner will be able to: 

• Understand the importance of evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) for patient and worker safety.
• Recognize their professional responsibility to comply with IPC practices and the consequences of non-compliance.
• Monitor and enforce IPC compliance among supervised personnel

New York State Education Law requires certain individuals applying for licensure to have completed the three hours of coursework in Understanding the Needs of Children with Autism. This requirement applies to applicants who apply for certain certificate titles on or after September 2, 2009.

All individuals applying for a teaching certificate are required to complete two clock hours of course work or training in school violence prevention and intervention in accordance with section 3004 of the Education Law of the state of New York.